NEW: Organized crews behind recent rash of burglaries in western San Fernando Valley.

LAPD said officers from their Topanga Division have responded to 27 burglaries in the past week.

More: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/organized-crews-behind-recent-rash-of-burglaries-in-western-san-fernando-valley/

Illinois: Cops would not be able to search cars based on the smells of burnt or raw cannabis under a proposed state law.

The bill comes after the state Supreme Court ruled last year that searches can be based on the smell of raw weed, but not burnt.

Read more: https://cwbchicago.com/2025/02/vehicle-searches-based-on-smell-of-burnt-or-raw-cannabis-would-be-barred-by-proposed-state-law.html

New Orleans police officials say there will be a heightened security zone in the French Quarter similar to what was implemented during the Super Bowl, with National Guard troops stationed the area for Mardi Gras.

https://bit.ly/4321iBR

Got Eggs?!

The president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) is accusing Mayor Bruce Harrell of “weaponizing public safety” by stripping collective bargaining rights from labor unions.

House Bill 1816 proposes creating civilian-staffed crisis response teams (CRTs) in areas with populations over 200,000. These teams would handle 911 calls related to mental health crises and nonviolent emergencies, allowing police to focus on other threats. The sponsor, State Rep. Shaun Scott (D-Seattle), is a police abolitionist.

Read more: https://mynorthwest.com/ktth/ktth-opinion/seattle-police-union-president-labor-rights-erosion/4049420

Watch: In his first sit-down interview, U.S. Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told us his agency is recording an average of 285 daily illegal crossings at the southern border, a 94% drop from the same time last year.

"The morale of the Border Patrol is going up daily."

The issue comes after the officers were told to resign or face immediate dismissal because of their temporary assignments of working on programs that involved diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We wish this judge could be fired too.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/federal-judge-temporarily-stops-the-firing-of-11-u-s-intelligence-officers

MUST WATCH: Karolina Leavitt smacks down Fake News loser Peter Alexander as he tries to run cover for the WASTE, FRAUD, and ABUSE in the federal government.

"Why is the media so against cutting waste, fraud, and abuse? ... We will not be deterred [by] people like you."

Liberty Lakes police bodycam footage captured a suspect in a hit-and-run incident apparently armed with a knife running at an officer, who shot and wounded the man.

https://bit.ly/4kbgORP

NEW: Person seen with gun near Highland High School.

An incident occurred yesterday afternoon near Highland High School, where a person was seen pulling a gun. The incident was captured on video, with three separate clips compiled into a single video.

The video shows the individual with a firearm, and a still photo of the person is included at the end of the video.

🎥 AV Scanner IG

"Whose House? Our House!"

Proud Boys and pardoned J6ers chant outside the Capitol Building in Washington DC.

President Trump- Joe Biden is a very dumb man

In the last 24 hours, we lost 3 of our bravest guardians of justice due to unacceptable criminal acts of violence against law enforcement.

Officer Cameron Girvin (25)- Virginia Beach Police Department

Officer Christopher Reese (30)- Virginia Beach Police Department

Officer Andrew Duarte (30)- West York Borough Police Department

Tonight, I spoke with the respective Police Chiefs. Tonight, and always, we honor our men and women who wear the badge. Tonight, please send prayers to their families and communities. The FBI will provide whatever support is needed. We will never forget them, rest in peace.

FBI Director Kash Patel

Four days after landing on the small island, Marines reached the summit of Mt. Suribachi and at approximately 1030 raised the first flag over Iwo Jima. That flag was 54x28 inches in size and was difficult to see on the rest of the island. A second flag, 96x56 inches, was taken off the USS LST-779 and carried to the summit by Marines of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment.

At about 1200 the patrol reached the summit and found a pole that had been shot through, and rigged the flag to one end while shoving the other into the ground and supporting it with rocks and debris.

Over the generations, the Marine Corps has corrected the list of the Marines in the video with the last one coming in 2019. Today, the Marines credited with raising the second flag over Iwo Jima are Ira Hayes, Harold Schultz (identified in June 2016), Michael Strank, Franklin Sousley, Harold Keller (identified in 2019), and Harlon Block. Navy Corpsman John Bradley and Marine Rene Gagnon were originally mistakenly identified. Of the six who raised the second flag, only Ira Hayes and Harold Shultz survived the battle.

The flag is visible today at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia near Quantico.

The video was taken by Sergeant Genaust, and the famous still image (not shown) was taken by Joe Rosenthal.

Cry “Havoc!,” and let slip the dogs of war

James Woods

Activists intervened, halting ICE raid in Alhambra, CA today.

Patrolman Andrew Duarte
West York Borough (PA) Police Department
End of Watch: February 22, 2025

Patrolman Andrew Duarte was shot and killed while responding to reports of an active shooter at the UPMC Memorial Hospital on Innovation Drive and Roosevelt Avenue in York at 10:43 a.m.

Several other police officers and hospital employees were injured in the incident.

The shooter was also shot and killed.

Patrolman Duarte had served with the West York Borough Police Department for over two years and previously served with the Denver Police Department for five years.

https://bit.ly/4gT11Er

Rest In Peace, Hero 💙🖤

A few weeks ago, we published this article to help the widow of Trooper Russell Bagshaw keep her husband's killer behind bars. We received a wonderful message from Carol Bagshaw that she wanted to share with everyone!

"How do you say or write “Thank You”, when those 2 words don’t seem adequate? I honestly don’t know. But I’m going to try.

I am so humbled, grateful, amazed, encouraged, astonished by the immense love and support from ALL OF YOU!! The truth is, without that love and support, I would not be able to continue this fight I’ve been fighting for JUSTICE FOR RUSS! Your collective voices, letters and prayers were heard LOUD AND CLEAR, and that is something I can never repay.

The Law Enforcement community to which I belong, came out in full force, using the mighty pen to fight!

You all have lifted me up and held me there during the last 33 years without ever letting me down.

I’ve typed this and reread this and I’m right, it’s not adequate.

With deepest gratitude,
Carol A. Bagshaw"

The corruption in the DOJ has destroyed communities for decades. Will anyone be held accountable
https://www.courageouspoliceleader.com/p/the-anatomy-of-a-scandal

Virginia Beach Police Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese dedicated their lives to upholding the safety and well-being of others.

Officer Cameron Girvin graduated from VBPD’s 68th Police Academy and was sworn in as a certified officer on June 19, 2020. He was 25 years old.

Officer Christopher Reese was a member of the 72nd Police Academy and was sworn in as a certified officer on July 29, 2022. He was 30 years old.

These officers were not just members of this department; they were family, friends, and heroes. Their sacrifice is a painful reminder of the daily dangers our officers face and their unwavering commitment to serve with honor and integrity.

To the families of our fallen heroes: We stand with you, grieve with you, and will never forget the service and sacrifice of your loved ones. To the men and women of this department: Lean on one another, support one another, and honor our fallen by continuing the mission they so bravely upheld.

We ask the community to keep these officers, their families, friends, and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Beach Police Department

https://bit.ly/438Iz7D

Rest In Peace, Heroes 💙🖤